How to get into visual kei
visual kei: movement among Japanese musicians defined by a strong focus on visual expression through outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles northsound.fm covers 51 visual kei artists with curated starting points for each.
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Common questions
What's the best way to get into visual kei?
Start with Miyavi's "Miyaviuta -Dokusou-". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into visual kei.
Who are the best visual kei artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for visual kei include Miyavi, Golden Bomber and Kagrra,. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is visual kei?
movement among Japanese musicians defined by a strong focus on visual expression through outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles